Lifestyles

DEAR ABBY: My mom and my wonderful canine companion passed away within six months. My husband has battled addiction for years. I discovered the extent...

DEAR ABBY: I am a man in his 60s who lost his wife two years ago to a heart attack. I have fallen in love with my cousin, who is also in her 60s, divo...

Dear Heloise: Today I opened a can of paint that I use infrequently and sparsely. Consequently, it's been opened and resealed many times. Today, when ...

DEAR RUSTY: I’m not yet old enough, but must I enroll in Medicare at age 65? I am a disabled military veteran with VA benefits, so must I still take M...

Dear Heloise: If your magnifying glasses keep getting scratched, try putting the glass part (or plastic part) into a snug-fitting sock. It stays on we...

DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my late 60s who hasn't had a family birthday party since I was a child. My mother's birthday is seven days from mine, so cele...

DEAR ABBY: My fiance gets annoyed and calls it weird that I talk to my daughter every morning on my way to work and in the afternoon on my way home. S...

Dear Heloise: I don't know where you live, but it's a violation of municipal law in many counties and recommended public-safety policies to leave out ...

The Women’s Literary Club began its 139th year Oct. 2 with the President’s Day Luncheon at Togi’s. President Holly Puglio welcomed members, and Karen ...

DEAR ABBY: My two youngest children have special needs. Both have the mentality of a 7- or 8-year-old. Today, my daughter (13) told the school counsel...

Dear Heloise: I can't stress enough the use of a hardwood floor cleaner. Don't listen to people who tell you to use vinegar or whatever their favorite...

Members of the Port Allegany High School Class of 1961 gathered at Heritage Hall 1787 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their graduation. Pictured,...

DUBOIS — October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading education, supporting patients and encouraging early detection. Whi...

Dear Heloise: For folks who want to keep their jeans bright, stop washing them. I've had my jeans dry-cleaned for years, and their colors stay as brig...

DEAR ABBY: As an 80-year-old man, I'm up against a problem I cannot deal with. I've been married to an amazing lady for 57 years whom I love to death....

Dear Heloise: Most recently, I had to have my sweet dog put to sleep. I had her for 18 years — almost from the time she was born. I petted her head an...

DEAR ABBY: I've been in a relationship with a man for three years and living with him for the past two. He has two married daughters and seven grandki...

DEAR ABBY: I moved 2,000 miles to be near my daughter and her family. One of my granddaughters, "Libby," was diagnosed with a medical condition and ha...

Dear Heloise: With so many elderly folks falling and breaking a hip, arm, etc., I've started mentioning this idea to lots of my (older) friends, and I...

DEAR ABBY: All members of my family are white. When my children were smaller, an incident occurred at a family holiday. One relative has a history of ...